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Jack Dougherty

Jack Dougherty has been writing professionally since 2015, contributing to publications such as GoPSUSports.com, Centre Daily Times, Associated Press, and Sportscasting.com. He also spent more than a year working at a casino sportsbook, where he learned the ins and outs of the betting world and witnessed the grave mistakes casual bettors make every day. Now, Jack wants to use his expertise and experience in the industry to make you a more disciplined and more profitable bettor.

EXPERTISE:

Golf, Sports Betting, Philadelphia Eagles, Philadelphia 76ers, Philadelphia Phillies

Golf betting: Genesis Scottish Open Round 3 matchups

Coming off a 1-1 split with our Round 2 matchup bets for the Genesis Scottish Open, we're looking for a 2-0 sweep on Moving Day. Let's check out our two favorite matchup bets for Round 3 from The Renaissance Club.

Ludvig Aberg looks poised to win his first major championship at The Open

Ludvig Aberg has never played in an Open Championship, but he's quickly established himself as a top contender to win at Royal Troon Golf Club in his tournament debut.

MLB home run props for Fri. 7/12: Closing out the week on a high note

We cashed a +330 ticket on Trea Turner to go yard on Thursday night, and we're looking to stay hot with a winner to close out the week. Let's break down our three favorite HR bets for Friday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Fri. 7/12: Randy is dandy ... for a fade

We've been hovering around .500 all week in strikeout props, but we still have one more chance to make a statement and finish this stretch in the green.

Golf betting: Round 2 bets for the Genesis Scottish Open

You may have missed most of it as you were sleeping, but the first round of the Genesis Scottish Open has come to a close. Justin Thomas holds the early lead by himself after an 8-under 62.

Golf betting: Outright picks for LIV Golf Andalucia 

We've already cashed a few outright bets on LIV Golf this season, so let's try for another with two outright picks for LIV Golf Andalucia. 

Look of the Day for 7/11: This Belgian won't waffle

Our Look of the Day hot streak is officially over, as we dropped our third straight pick on Wednesday to fall to 14-5 in our last 19 plays. Let's start a new hot streak with a different sport on Thursday.

MLB home run props for Thu. 7/11: Freddie's ready

We're still searching for our first home run winner since Monday, and we feel good about our chances on Thursday night. Here are the three HR bets we're targeting for the MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Thu. 7/11: Fine to fade Fried

We dropped back to .500 on the week after a 1-2 mark in strikeout props on Wednesday, so we're looking to bounce back with a winning day. Let's do just that with our three favorite K props for Thursday's MLB slate.  

MLB: Pounce on these plus-money props

We're feeling a bit frisky on this fine Thursday afternoon, so we're interested in attacking a few plus-money props in MLB based on some friendly matchups.

Ranking the biggest disappointments on the PGA Tour this season

Let's rank the five players having the most disappointing seasons on the PGA Tour. 

Golf best bets: 3 top props for the Genesis Scottish Open

Set your alarms, golf fans, because the PGA Tour is heading across the pond this week for the Genesis Scottish Open at The Renaissance Club.  

Look of the Day for Wed. 7/10: This Bird is flying high 

We dropped a second straight Look of the Day pick on Tuesday to put an end to a 14-3 run. We're looking to get back on track with our favorite prop bet for Wednesday's MLB slate. 

MLB home run props for Wed. 7/10: Kiss it goodbye!

We were unable to go back-to-back and cash a home run prop on Tuesday, so we're looking to bounce back with a winner on Wednesday night. Let's check out our three favorite HR bets for the loaded MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Wed. 7/10: Nick's the pick

We went 2-1 in strikeout props on Tuesday to improve to 3-2 on the week. Let's gun for back-to-back winning days with another three-pack of K props for Wednesday's MLB slate.  

Golf best bets: 2 long shot picks for the Genesis Scottish Open

The PGA Tour heads across the pond this week for the Genesis Scottish Open, the annual warm-up event for the Open Championship. YB's Jack Dougherty has two long-shot bets. 

Look of the Day for Tue. 7/9: Fade Jays' Kikuchi against San Fran

The Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox fell short of our over by 0.5 runs on Monday night, handing us a disappointing loss to start the week. That brings us to 14-4 in our last 18 picks.

MLB home run props for Tue. 7/9: This matchup is dandy for Yandy

That's how you start off a week! Austin Riley went yard on Monday night to cash our +420 ticket and get us in the green right away. Let's keep it rolling with three more HR bets for Tuesday's MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Tue. 7/9: Fading Blake Snell is the way to go

We went 1-1 in strikeout props on Monday (with one pre-game push) to kick off the week. Let's make our way to the green with another three-pack of K props for Tuesday's MLB slate.   

Golf best bets: Outright picks for the Genesis Scottish Open

After two straight runner-up finishes with our outright picks, Denny McCarthy found himself in a tie for second place in the final round of the John Deere Classic.

Look of the Day for Mon 7/8: Twins, Chisox should tee off on these pitchers

We closed out last week with a +140 winner on our Look of the Day to improve to 14-3 in our last 17 picks. We're looking to stay hot to start the new week with our favorite MLB bet for Monday's slate.

MLB home run props for Mon. 7/8: Riley good price on a dinger

YB's Jack Dougherty has cashed three home run props in his last three days of picks, and he's looking to stay hot. Let's keep cashing with another three-pack of HR bets for this small MLB slate. 

MLB strikeout props for Mon. 7/8: This Sale price is right

We're 17-9 in our last 26 strikeout props, and we're looking to keep the momentum rolling. Let's do that with three K props for Monday's shortened MLB slate.  

Look of the Day 7/5: Always be fading for D-backs vs. Padres

We're looking to close out the week strong and cash a bounce-back winner with our favorite Look of the Day pick for Friday's MLB slate.